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Where are the UK's NHS sleep clinics?

  • Writer: Sleep Psychologist
    Sleep Psychologist
  • 12 hours ago
  • 4 min read


National Children's Sleep Services


1. Evelina London Children's Sleep Medicine Service

2. Sheffield Children's Sleep Service

3. Southampton Children's Sleep Disorder Service

National Adult Sleep Services


1. National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN) Sleep Service

  • Location: Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG

  • Status: Part of UCLH NHS Foundation Trust - UK's largest dedicated neurological hospital

  • Specialties: Neurological sleep disorders such as narcolepsy, nocturnal seizures, periodic limb movements, and parasomnias.

  • Scope: Comprehensive services for diagnosis, treatment and care of all conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nervous system and muscles

  • Website: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/our-services/find-service/neurology-and-neurosurgery/sleep-neurology-service


2. Guy's and St Thomas' Sleep Disorders Centre

3. Manchester Sleep Service (Wythenshawe Hospital)

4. Queen Victoria Hospital Sleep Disorder Centre

5. Oxford Non-respiratory Sleep Disorders Service

6.Sleep Services at University College London Hospitals (UCLH)


UCLH's sleep services represent one of the most comprehensive sleep medicine programs in the UK, offering everything from basic sleep apnoea management to complex neurological sleep disorders across multiple specialist locations.


1. Sleep Neurology Service (UCLH)

Location: National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Box 29, Queen Square, London WC1N 3BG

Specialties: Neurological sleep disorders including:

  • Narcolepsy

  • Nocturnal seizures

  • Periodic limb movements of sleep

  • Non-REM and REM-parasomnias

  • Sleep disorders associated with neurological disease such as epilepsy, dementia and neurodegenerative conditions

Services:

  • Outpatient clinics, In-patient overnight sleep studies (polysomnography), Daytime tests for evaluation of excessive somnolence, Home studies using Actigraphy, Multiple Sleep Latency Tests, Maintenance of Wakefulness Test


2. Sleep Respiratory Service (UCLH)

Location: University College Hospital, Department of Thoracic Medicine, 250 Euston Road, London NW1 2PG

Specialties:

  • Ventilatory disorders during sleep

  • Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome

  • Sleep disordered breathing

  • Assessment of respiratory failure

Services:

  • Home sleep equipment screening, Dedicated sleep study beds, CPAP treatment for confirmed obstructive sleep apnoea, Multidisciplinary links with bariatric services and ENT


3. Snoring and Sleep Disorder Clinic (UCLH)

Location: Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, 250 Euston Road, London NW1 6DG

Services:

  • Out-patient consultation including flexible endoscopy to assess upper airway collapse

  • Multidisciplinary team involvement for treatment planning

  • Diagnostic Services:

    • WatchPat Sleep Studies (home-based, COVID-safe)

    • NoxT3 Sleep Studies (advanced home technology)

    • In-Hospital Polysomnography

  • Treatment Options:

    • CPAP therapy

    • Nasal septal surgery

    • Soft palate and tongue surgery using laser and radiofrequency

    • Transoral robotic surgery

    • Mandibular advancement splints


4. Insomnia and Behavioural Sleep Medicine Clinic (UCLH)

Location: Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine, 3rd floor, 60 Great Ormond Street, London WC1N 3HR

Services: Comprehensive NHS outpatient service for adults with:

  • Insomnia

  • Nightmares

  • Sleep paralysis

  • Restless legs syndrome

  • Circadian rhythm disorders

Treatment: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) as first-line treatment, usually delivered in small groups

Referrals: Accepts referrals from GPs, secondary and tertiary-level services


Key Features of UCLH Sleep Services:

  1. Multidisciplinary Approach: Close multidisciplinary working with various allied specialties within UCLH, including Respiratory/Thoracic Medicine, Neurology and Integrated Medicine, representing the largest sleep service in Europe

  2. Comprehensive Coverage: Services span from basic sleep apnoea treatment to complex neurological sleep disorders

  3. Advanced Technology: State-of-the-art diagnostic equipment including home sleep studies and advanced polysomnography

  4. Surgical Options: Most experience in surgical treatment options for sleep-disordered breathing than any other centre in the country

  5. Research Integration: Close links with UCL and active research programs

  6. Referral System: All GP referrals submitted via the NHS E-Referral System (ERS)


Referral Guidelines:

  • Sleep Neurology: Neurological sleep disorders

  • Sleep Respiratory: Sleep apnoea and breathing disorders

  • ENT Clinic: Snoring and surgical treatments

  • Insomnia Clinic: Primary insomnia and behavioural sleep issues



  1. Royal Surrey NHS Foundation

1 Insomnia Clinic

Location:

Services: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia for adults with chronic insomnia

2. Sleep and Home Ventilation

Location: Level B, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Egerton Road, Guildford, GU2 7XX

Sleep Clinic Services:

  • Assessment, management and support for adults 18 years and above who have breathing problems during sleep

  • Sleep apnoea diagnosis and treatment

  • CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) therapy

  • Home sleep studies

  • Long-term monitoring and follow-up

Home Ventilation Services:

  • Assessment for people who require assistance with their breathing due to long-term conditions

  • Non-invasive ventilation support

  • Ambulatory oxygen therapy


Specialised National Services


Royal Brompton Hospital Children's Sleep and Ventilation Unit

Key Features of UK National Sleep Clinics:

  1. Tertiary referral status - These centres accept complex cases from across the UK

  2. Specialised expertise - Focus on rare and complex sleep disorders

  3. Research active - Many are involved in cutting-edge sleep research

  4. Multidisciplinary teams - Include neurologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, and sleep physiologists

  5. National coverage - Serve patients from across the UK, not just local areas

  6. Transition services - Some provide seamless transition from pediatric to adult services




 
 
 

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